Groundskeeper/General Maintenance

JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper/General Maintenance Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor Status: Non

• Exempt Salary: Starting at $20.32 Location: Fulton, MI Posting Closes: 11.02.26 at 9am Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Dependent Care FSA 401K Plan with eligible match – vesting on day 1 A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time after 12 months Up to14 Paid Holidays Employee wellness and fitness programs Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community. Our mission is to preserve our culture and history, build a healthy community, provide essential services, and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for property maintenance, grounds care and landscaping at residential properties operated by the NHBP Housing Department including at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation and other off-site Tribally owned properties. The position also involves semi-skilled general maintenance at residential properties including minor carpentry, area painting, furniture assembly, and equipment and materials delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs regular and directed residential grounds and landscape maintenance: mowing lawns with riding and push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning, top-dressing, and mulching of landscape beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.

Performs tasks common to residential grounds and landscapes care: seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemical treatments to outside plantings, lawns, and turf; inspecting plants for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identification of replacements; planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.

Performs tasks common to residential grounds and landscapes improvement: delivering, placing, and installing hardscape features, fencing, and other bulk landscaping materials. Performs seasonal tasks common to residential grounds and landscapes care: performing season-end maintenance to ornamental and sensitive plantings (grasses, trees, shrubs); leaf mulching and pick-up duties; snow removal and driveway/walkway salting.

Performs tasks common to directed general maintenance and repairs to residential properties: minor carpentry; area painting and surface treatment; furniture assembly; equipment delivery and installation; routine mechanical inspections and maintenance. Travel between government properties and to retail store locations to perform maintenance, groundskeeping, inspections, and purchase necessary materials as directed.

Performs other miscellaneous residential grounds, landscape maintenance, and general property maintenance tasks as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED. Two years’ experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or general maintenance services. Experience safely and efficiently operating a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools and a variety of powered and motorized lawncare and maintenance equipment. Frequently lift and move 30+ pounds overhead and perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor.

Valid non-restrictive license; GSA certifiable and become certified within 90 days of hire. Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years’ experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance services. Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association Certification. SECURITY SENSITIVE This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. INDIAN PREFERENCE Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal Citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP Citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized tribes.

Fair Employment Practices Code (FEPC) All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a drug screen. NHBP does not recognize the use of recreational or medical marijuana.